Play ’n’ Praise
Saturday 4 October 2025, 10.00
Parish Hall, fun, faith and friendship for little ones and their grown-ups.
Welcome to St Mark’s Church, Woolston
A friendly Church of England parish in the east of Southampton. Find a place to worship, belong and serve. Visitors are very welcome.
About St Mark’s
St Mark’s is a welcoming Anglican parish church serving Woolston. Our aim is to be a safe place where all are valued, and to use our gifts to serve the community.
A brief history
Consecrated on 17 November 1863 and designed by William White, St Mark’s was built with Swanage and Bath stone on land gifted by the Chamberlayne family. The parish added gas lighting in the 1870s, founded an infants’ school in 1872, installed the organ in 1886, and opened Victoria Hall in 1889 (rebuilt after wartime damage). Today we continue to serve Woolston with worship, fellowship and community activities.
A quick look around
A few highlights from the church and our community spaces.
Worship and Services
You are welcome at any of our services. Children are welcome (children’s area available), there is step-free access and space for buggies.
Sundays
10.00 Holy Communion with hymns. Refreshments after the service.
Wednesdays
10.00 Said Communion, a short, quiet service during the week.
Families
Messy Church in the hall (monthly). Baptism preparation by arrangement.
Service times at a glance
| Day | Time | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 10.00 | Holy Communion |
| Wednesday | 10.00 | Said Communion |
Times may change on feast days. See events below for special services.
Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals
We’d love to hear from you. Use the buttons below to start a conversation with the parish office or the vicar.
Weddings
Plan a church wedding at St Mark’s. We’ll guide you through every step.
Baptisms (Christenings)
Arrange a christening for your child or for yourself.
Funerals & thanksgiving
Help for families and services to remember those we love.
What’s on
Upcoming services and events.
Play ’n’ Praise
Tuesday 4 November 2025, 10.00
Parish Hall, crafts, songs and snacks.
Christingle Service
Wednesday 24 December 2025, 4.00pm
St Mark’s Church, family service with Christingles, supporting The Children’s Society.
Mothers’ Union
The Mothers’ Union (MU) is a worldwide Christian movement supporting marriage and family life, around 3.6 million members in 78 countries.
At St Mark’s, our branch meets on the first Thursday of the month (except August) at 2.00pm in Woolston Community Centre (opposite the church). New members are always welcome.
Contact: info@stmarkswoolston.co.uk · Branch chair: Betty Burns
Ongoing project
Emergency toilet bags for patients unexpectedly admitted to the General Hospital.
Next dates
- 3 June · Lunch at The Farmers Home, Durley, 12.30pm (list in church).
- 1 Nov · Autumn Party, 126 Obelisk Road, 2.00pm.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 61 Church Road, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9FR
- Parking & access
- Step-free access. On-street parking nearby. Please leave Blue Badge spaces for those who need them.
- Children
- Children are welcome. There’s a supervised children’s area and baby-changing facilities.
Get in touch
For enquiries or to speak to the parish office, please use the form. You can also phone or email.
- Parish Office: 023 8044 1124 · admin@stmarkswoolston.co.uk
- Vicar (Revd. Miles Newton): vicar@stmarkswoolston.co.uk
- Facebook: @stmarkswoolston
